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Debut Collection - Fall 2014

 
Boulevard

A romantic notion as a stroll along the boulevard becomes an event. 

Form fitting ¾ sleeve dress, tailored in worsted navy wool and lined in black silk. Full jacket has ¾ sleeves, and is fabricated in red lightweight Italian wool, lined with black silk. Fastened with snaps, decorated with black buttons, the jacket sports contrasting faux pockets and sleeve cuffs. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. The ensemble is topped with a felt hat and Swarovski glass pearl necklace. Included shoes are by Kingstate.

Avenue

All eyes along the avenue were hers to command. 

Sleeveless tight-fitting dress garnished with sculptural neck pleats. Made of worsted navy wool and lined in black silk, the line is tightened with a patent belt and silver buckle. The bolero jacket crowns the ensemble in matching wool, and lined in white silk dupioni. The proportions of the jacket are tamed with collar and cuffs crafted in silk dupioni. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. The ensemble is accessorized by a felt hat with a mulberry paper rose, and a Swarovski glass pearl necklace.

Rue

A soft shadow played across her step as she mused of her evening ahead. 

Peplum jacket and tight-fitting midcuff skirt fabricated in navy worsted wool. The skirt is lined in black silk, while the jacket is lined in white silk dupioni with hand-painted stripes. Belted with black belt and silver silver buckle. The included umbrella is made of black silk dupioni and silver bead tip. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by Sherry Shoes. Topped with a smart hat in black felt and little shadows of tulle.

Parc

The sunshine bathed the park in celebration of her beauty. 

Opening in the front, this silk dupioni day dress is trimmed in black silk for contrast. Decorated with black buttons and black vinyl belt, the dress is fully lined in white silk, and trimmed with black piping above the hem. Hat is made of coordinating white silk, decorated with black ribbon around the rim, and black organza with black beads on top. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Impasse

Her sudden stop amidst the impasse left no escape from her charms. 

Three-piece ensemble with fitted mid-calf length skirt made of Italian lightweight wool in red, and lined in black silk – uses zipper and hook & eye closure. Blouse is sleeveless, made of light yellow silk, decorated with buttons in the front. Checkered jacket is made of lightweight wool, lined with black silk. Collar and faux pockets flaps are from navy worsted wool. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Soirée

A simple party brought magic and joy to her companion. 

An off-the-shoulder neckline frames this portrait made of purple lace, and lined with light pink organza with scallop embroidered hem line. Sash is made of fuchsia organza, with head piece that is custom-dyed silk to match. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in coordinating raspberry spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Fête

An unlikely celebration surrounded her guests as she offered a mysterious smile.

Fitted bodice with sculptural straps, topped with narrow bows and extending into a full skirt is made of black silk organza with raised floral motif, and lined in black silk. Layered petticoat is constructed in red and fuchsia tulle. Belt is made of delicate black silk decorated with cream mulberry paper roses. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by Sherry Shoes. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Tête-à-tête

A simple conversation created an intimate hush for her evening. 

A classically inspired cocktail dress with open wide neck and ¾ sleeves, fitted at the bodice, and a sweeping skirt. Closing with a zipper in back, this dream is made of iridescent purple silk shantung, lined with light pink organza. Petticoat is colorfully fabricated in fuchsia and purple tulle.  Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in coordinating raspberry spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Rencontre

A chance encounter touched in golden sunlight shaped her personality.

Tightly fitting strapless dress zips up the back, and is constructed in honey silk dupioni, lined with yellow silk. Mulberry paper flowers cascade down the front, and they are framed at the skirt with a pleated layer, secured by Swarovski pearl beads. Cape is made of white embroidered organza, and her hat is made of white felt, decorated with yellow mulberry paper roses. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Occasion

Sophistication created an opportunity for glamour to shine. 

Tightly fitting strapless dress with ruched detail and hand-beading zips up the back, and is constructed in blue silk dupioni, lined with black silk. Bolero is made of pistachio green silk shantung, lined with black china silk, and decorated with blue silk dupioni bows. Pill box hat is created in coordinating blue silk dupioni. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in contrasting black spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Palais

Arguably the most captivating personality commanded palatial audiences.

Fabricated in silk dupioni, this wide-neck, off-the-shoulder bodice is decorated with shirred black lace. Skirt is full, floor-length, made of golden hand-dyed silk dupioni, lined with black silk. Over-skirt is made of black tulle with black lace circling the skirt hem. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in red spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Royale

Her flirtatious disposition darted across the room into his heart.

Tight-fitting top with plunging décolletage and long skirt. Fabricated in black silk dupioni and lined with black silk, black tulle is draped over the top to create tiny folds. Silk waistband and black tulle at the waist, and added layers, flaring toward the floor - decorated with tiny silk ribbons. Head piece is made of mulberry paper roses. Bag in coordinating red with added fringe. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in red spandex. Shoes are by sherry shoes. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Opéra

Arias lifted the light into her memory of a passionate affair. 

Tight body-fitting, one strap dress fabricated in black silk dupioni, lined with black silk is slit on the side up to the knee, and zips up the back. Strap is decorated with three layers of shirred yellow silk dupioni ribbon. Cape is created in black silk dupioni, lined with yellow silk dupioni, decorated with shirring along the top, and closes with two straps. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in black spandex. Shoes are by zhang_young. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Chaillot

Her tremendous beauty was matched only by her sharp temper. 

Halter top evening dress with fitted bodice is crafted in pink floral embroidered fresh green silk dupioni, and zips up the back. Attached shirred skirt is made of custom-dyed silk dupioni to match, and lined in light green silk. Purse and shawl are created in coordinating fabric with hand-raveled fringe at shawl edges. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

Vendôme

No escape was her only option as she collapsed in his arms. 

Mermaid-style gown is constructed of black lace lined with silver metallic silk, and decorated with black silk ribbon sash and shirred black lace. Shawl is made of coordinating lace. Four-fingered gloves wrap to the shape of the hand in white spandex. Shoes are by Kingstate. Jewelry created from Swarovski glass pearl beads.

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